Consumer Complaint Detail

ACURA / ACURA / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001082219 Incident Date: Sep, 29 2001
Consumer's City: TORRANCE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: ACURA Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Vehicle speed control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JH4DC53072C Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 18 2001 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 30 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: When driving and shifting from 3rd to 4th gear transmission engaged 2nd gear. this caused the engine rev beyond normal limits. the engine died, and had to be towed to local acura dealer. extensive engine damage was revealed.acura is denying warranty claim. many owners are having the same problem. one case at ball acura in national city, ca in september was warrantied under the exact same circumstances. another case at acura woodbine in ontario canada was warrantied for the same problem during the first week of september. acura has a problem with this vehicle, yet they will not warranty my vehicle. this is unfair. please investigate.